I've been thinking about organizing (actually helping organize) a back-country patrol serving the Leavenworth area (from Blewett Pass to Lake Wenatchee, eventually) for the past couple years, and I wonder if there is anyone else who has had similar ideas, or would be interested in joining such a group? It could be part of the National Ski Patrol, which would help provide support, first aid and avalanche training, at least until the group b...